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Distance from Mpati Link to Emalahleni

Mpati Link to Emalahleni is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 160.1 km in roughly 1 hr 49 min.

N Mpati Link → Emalahleni
Road distance
160.1 km
99.5 mi • 86.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
133.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hrs 48 min
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
108 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R267.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R269.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R298.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R300.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R353.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R355.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R393.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R397.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R465.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R467.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R518.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R522.44
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 49 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 4 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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160.1 km 1 hr 49 min
Start Mpati Link
Finish Emalahleni
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Mpati Link
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Moshoeshoe Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Eben Cuyler Drive
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Soweto Highway
    2.4 km
  5. Turn right towards N1
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    0.7 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.3 km
  9. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    24.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    118.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    2.3 km
  16. Turn slight right onto Oliver Reginald Tambo Drive
    0.6 km
  17. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.4 km
  18. Continue straight
    1.7 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R555: Ogies
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    1.0 km
  21. Turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  22. Continue left onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
80.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
54 min • 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mpati Link → Emalahleni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mpati Link, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Emalahleni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mpati Link → Emalahleni
Mpati Link Origin postcode
Not available
Emalahleni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Mbombela to Middelburg
3 other similar routes
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
5.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
1.4 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
59.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Emalahleni → Mpati Link
Mpati Link ↔ Emalahleni
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mpati Link -26.23324, 27.93663
Midpoint
80.0 km
Total: 160.1 km
Midpoint 80.0 km
160.1 km 1 hr 49 min
Destination Emalahleni -25.87624, 29.21000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 160.1 km
Return-cycle span 320.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 49 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 14.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 80.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23324, 27.93663
Midpoint -26.12868, 28.57372
End -25.87624, 29.21000
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Emalahleni
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Emalahleni
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Emalahleni
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Emalahleni
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Destination brief

Travelling to eMalahleni

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mpumalanga work and heritage city
Standout Industrial city with tourism and heritage layers
Best for Who this destination suits
Work trip Practical overnight Mpumalanga city stay Regional base
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Industrial areas, business accommodation and residential parts of the city can produce very different practical arrivals, so exact routing matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use eMalahleni as a practical Mpumalanga city base for work travel, overnight stops and regional movement.
Destination facts Quick reference details
The eMalahleni municipality promotes local tourism and heritage value
The city combines practical route value with local attractions
Its strongest role on route pages is mixed-use rather than purely leisure-led
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Questions 8
How far is Mpati Link from Emalahleni? +
Mpati Link is about 160.1 km from Emalahleni by road.
How long does it take from Mpati Link to Emalahleni? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mpati Link to Emalahleni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mpati Link to Emalahleni? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Mpati Link to Emalahleni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R267.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R269.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R298.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R300.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mpati Link to Emalahleni? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Western Bypass
From Mpati Link To Emalahleni
: O.R. Tambo International
From Mpati Link To Emalahleni
ern Bypass
From Mpati Link To Emalahleni
: eMalahleni
From Mpati Link To Emalahleni
Kempton Park
From Mpati Link To Emalahleni
Benoni
From Mpati Link To Emalahleni
Johannesburg
From Mpati Link To Emalahleni
Bethal
From Mpati Link To Emalahleni
: Ogies
From Mpati Link To Emalahleni

Route Locations

Start area
Mpati Link, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Emalahleni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 5.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1.4 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 59.9 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 60.8 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 4.9 km

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